Astec Industries (ASTE) CFO logs RSU grant and tax-withholding share disposal

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Astec Industries’ Chief Financial Officer Brian James Harris reported two equity-related transactions in company common stock. On February 20, 2026, 1,191 shares were disposed of at $57.44 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to equity compensation, rather than an open-market sale.

On the same date, he acquired 5,362 shares through an annual grant of restricted stock units under the company’s 2025 Equity Incentive Plan. Following the grant, his directly held common stock position increased to 16,205 shares.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Harris Brian James

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1725 SHEPHERD RD

(Street)

CHATTANOOGA TN 37421

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC [ ASTE ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/20/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/20/2026		F		1,191(1)	D	$57.44	10,843	D
Common Stock	02/20/2026		A		5,362(2)	A	$0.00	16,205	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares withheld to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligation.

2. Reported transaction is an annual grant of RSUs under the Company's 2025 Equity Incentive Plan.

Remarks:

	/s/ Edward Terrell Gilbert, JR as attorney in fact for Brian Harris	02/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Astec Industries (ASTE) report for Brian James Harris?

Astec Industries reported that CFO Brian James Harris had 1,191 shares withheld to cover tax obligations and received an annual grant of 5,362 restricted stock units. Both transactions involved company common stock and were reported as direct ownership changes on February 20, 2026.

Did the Astec Industries (ASTE) CFO sell shares on the open market?

The filing shows a disposition of 1,191 shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations, not an open-market sale. These shares were withheld in connection with equity compensation, as noted in the footnote, and were coded as a tax-withholding disposition transaction.

What equity award did the Astec Industries (ASTE) CFO receive?

Brian James Harris received an annual grant of 5,362 restricted stock units with a reported price of $0.00 per share. The footnote explains this award was made under Astec Industries’ 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, increasing his directly held common stock position after the grant.

How many Astec Industries (ASTE) shares does the CFO own after these transactions?

After the tax-withholding disposition and the new restricted stock unit grant, Brian James Harris directly owns 16,205 shares of Astec Industries common stock. This figure reflects his updated beneficial ownership position immediately following the February 20, 2026 equity transactions.

What do the transaction codes F and A mean in the Astec Industries (ASTE) Form 4?

Code F indicates shares disposed of to pay tax liabilities or exercise costs, here 1,191 shares for withholding. Code A indicates an acquisition through a grant or award, here 5,362 shares of common stock granted as restricted stock units under the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan.